December weather forecast
Sechelt, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sechelt, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 2°C (35.6°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

Sechelt's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 4.9°C (40.8°F) to a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sechelt, during December, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 927mm (36.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sechelt are January through April, November and December. In Sechelt, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 166mm (6.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Sechelt, in December, the average water temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F).
Note: Dipping into 7.9°C (46.2°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sechelt are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Sechelt?
Sechelt, Canada, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low of 2°C (35.6°F).
Is it cold in Sechelt during December?
December temperatures in Sechelt, Canada, vary between a high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Sechelt?
In December, the average relative humidity in Sechelt, Canada, is 81%.
How much does it rain in Sechelt in December?
In Sechelt, during December, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in Sechelt in December?
In Sechelt, Canada, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.
What is the water temperature in December in Sechelt?
In December, the average sea temperature in Sechelt is 7.9°C (46.2°F). Swimming in 7.9°C (46.2°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Sechelt?
With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sechelt.
What is the average length of the day in December in Sechelt?
In Sechelt, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 14min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sechelt?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sechelt, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm PST.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Sechelt?
January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sechelt, Canada.
How long on average sun shines in December in Sechelt?
The average sunshine duration in December in Sechelt is 4.2h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sechelt?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sechelt.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sechelt?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sechelt, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average temperature in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (2°C).

Average pressure in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average pressure in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average humidity in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 140mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (72mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average sea temperature in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in December: 7.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

Average UV index in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average UV index in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December - Sechelt, Canada
Average visibility in December
Sechelt, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (9km).

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